The image shows the lower half of a person's body, with only the feet and the hem of a garment visible. Surrounding this central figure are several individuals whose faces and upper bodies are visible. These people are positioned in a semicircle, with many kneeling in an attitude of prayer or reverence. Their facial features are stylized, with simplified expressions and lines representing eyes, noses, and mouths. The figures have halos around their heads and most have hair with simple lined patterns. They are dressed in robes of varying colors and are situated on a green area. The background is plain and neutral.
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The image shows the lower half of a person's body, with only the feet and the hem of a garment visible. Surrounding this central figure are several individuals whose faces and upper bodies are visible. These people are positioned in a semicircle, with many kneeling in an attitude of prayer or reverence. Their facial features are stylized, with simplified expressions and lines representing eyes, noses, and mouths. The figures have halos around their heads and most have hair with simple lined patterns. They are dressed in robes of varying colors and are situated on a green area. The background is plain and neutral.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Ascension

German 15th Century

Date
c. 1490
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.9543
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Twenty-Eight Scenes from a Passion Series

Subjects and terms

  • Woman
  • Christ
  • Basel
  • Man
  • Figures

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